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11820en-us2014-05-27T10:18:39ZTue, 27 May 2014 10:18:39 +0000hourly12000-01-01T12:00+00:00Graduating and Moving Forwardhttp://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/29/graduating-and-moving-forward.htm
<p>This time of the year signals graduation, and whether you are graduating from college and getting your first real job or if you are graduating from high school and getting ready for college, it means that you are going through a lot of changes. When you graduate from college, you are suddenly responsible for paying off your student loans, and paying rent and all of the other expenses. It can be a real wake-up call, especially if your parents were helping you out for a bit.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/29/graduating-and-moving-forward.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/29/graduating-and-moving-forward.htmThu, 29 May 2014 07:37:39 +00002014-05-29T07:37:39ZDid You Buy Too Much Car?http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/27/did-you-buy-too-much-car.htm
<p>Buying a car can be a stressful process. It's a large purchase and you want to make sure you are getting the most for your money. You also want to be sure that you are getting something that is reliable and that you can count on to get you around town. This is one of the reasons that many people are often willing to stretch beyond their comfort zone and get a car that may be more than they can afford.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/27/did-you-buy-too-much-car.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/27/did-you-buy-too-much-car.htmTue, 27 May 2014 10:18:39 +00002014-05-27T10:18:39ZMemorial Day Saleshttp://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/23/memorial-day-sales.htm
<p>I have a few distinct things that come to mind when it comes to Memorial Day. Two common things that people do on Memorial Day weekend are cooking out and shopping the Memorial Day sales. And sales can be a good thing if you have planned for them. Often people will go out shopping without a specific plan in mind, just to see what is out there. If you have budgeted for this kind of spending that is okay, but really it is pointless spending.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/23/memorial-day-sales.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/23/memorial-day-sales.htmFri, 23 May 2014 10:30:22 +00002014-05-23T10:30:22ZFinances and Marriage--Do They Really Mix?http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/20/finances-and-marriage-do-they-really-mix.htm
<p>June is one of the most popular months to get married, which means there are a lot of people who are merging their finances this month. It is important to keep your finances separate until you are married. This will protect you and your partner in case you do break it off. You do not have the same protection and mediation opportunities as a couple that is married. If you are living together, you will want to <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/od/budgeting/tp/Set-Up-A-Household-Budget.htm">set up a household budget</a>, where you contribute the same percentage of your income to the budget. You will keep your debt (credit card and loans) and savings separate from each other.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/20/finances-and-marriage-do-they-really-mix.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/20/finances-and-marriage-do-they-really-mix.htmTue, 20 May 2014 10:10:57 +00002014-05-20T10:10:57ZWhy Do You Need Insurance?http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/16/why-do-you-need-insurance.htm
<p>A few months ago, my husband and I bought a new (to us) car. The gas mileage is a lot better than what he used to drive, and so we are seeing the economic benefits of the purchase. However, our car insurance went up when we bought the new car. it's more expensive to insure a three year old car instead of ten or fifteen year old car. Sometimes it can be frustrating to keep shelling out money to insurance companies when we don't actually use the insurance. My sister and I had a similar conversation about health insurance earlier this week. We are paying more each month, then we use it. Then there are the few accidents or illnesses that make you really thankful you have insurance.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/16/why-do-you-need-insurance.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/16/why-do-you-need-insurance.htmFri, 16 May 2014 01:50:57 +00002014-05-16T01:50:57ZStarting a New Jobhttp://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/14/starting-a-new-job.htm
<p>It's just a few weeks after graduation and many new graduates are starting new jobs. While your focus may be on impressing your boss and coworkers with your hard work and dedication the first few days of your job are going to be filled with a lot of choices regarding your benfits. It is important to know what you are singing up for before you do it. You may be asked to sign &#160;up for everything from reitrement plans to health insurance plus FSA accounts.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/14/starting-a-new-job.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/14/starting-a-new-job.htmWed, 14 May 2014 11:30:39 +00002014-05-14T11:30:39ZHow Do You Deal with Banking Problems?http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/13/how-do-you-deal-with-banking-problems.htm
<p>It can be frustrating to make a deposit at the bank and then not have access to the money that you just put in. Your bank may not make funds immediately available to you for a number of reasons. They may need the check to clear the other bank before they will give you credit for it to your account. You may also end up in a situation where you are in overdraft or you have another banking issue.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/13/how-do-you-deal-with-banking-problems.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/13/how-do-you-deal-with-banking-problems.htmTue, 13 May 2014 01:52:08 +00002014-05-13T01:52:08ZDo You Understand Your 401(k)?http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/12/do-you-understand-your-401k.htm
<p>Do you hate those dreams when you are frantically rushing through it, looking from something and just can't find it? I always wake up from them worried about what I might have forgotten to do. It is very frustrating, especially when I am not quite sure what exactly I forgot to do. Retirement planning can help prevent a lot of worry and rushing around as you get closer to retirement. Taking the time now to invest on a regular basis will help you to be able to stop worrying.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/12/do-you-understand-your-401k.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/12/do-you-understand-your-401k.htmMon, 12 May 2014 01:41:43 +00002014-05-12T01:41:43ZAre You Ready for the Summer?http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/09/are-you-ready-for-the-summer.htm
<p>As I was out walking this morning, it felt like summer for the first time all year. The spring has been unusually cold in my part of the country, and we have not had a long stretch of really warm wether. This morning it was already warm and felt like it would get up into the eighties by noon. It made me start thinking about getting everything ready for the summer. With kids summer costs go up with pool passes, summer camps and other activities that we like to squeeze in as a family. Even when you are single, you may have additional summer costs that you need to budget for in addition to your vacation costs.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/09/are-you-ready-for-the-summer.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/09/are-you-ready-for-the-summer.htmFri, 09 May 2014 12:20:56 +00002014-05-09T12:20:56ZCelebrating Graduationhttp://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/07/celebrating-graduation.htm
<p>My husband and I graduated from college at the same time. One of the best things were the gifts that we received when we graduated. Although we were tempted to spend it all on trips and fun tech items, we held onto that money, and it helped us stay afloat until we got our first paychecks. It also helped us upgrade our professional wardrobes a bit.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/07/celebrating-graduation.htm">Read Full Post</a></p>http://moneyfor20s.about.com/b/2014/05/07/celebrating-graduation.htmWed, 07 May 2014 09:09:54 +00002014-05-07T09:09:54Z